GOVERNOR for Hela Anderson Agiru has called for a change of attitude by his people as law and order problems escalates in the provincial capital of Tari and other centers of PNG.Mr Agiru also said there is a current call-out for defence force and police in the province and there was no need for a state of emergency to be declared as the situation on the ground remains tense.According to reports from Tari, at least two people have been shot dead by police, the Homa police barracks quarters burnt to ashes, a police vehicle burnt and former Tari lord mayor’s house and vehicle burnt down.The community leaders from Hela have called on Prime Minister Peter O’Neill and government to declare a SoE for the province which Governor Agiru disagrees with, describing that as putting a ‘band-aid on an ulcer’.Mr Agiru who condemned the violence and damage to state properties called for a complete change in people’s attitude."What can the state of emergency do? It is all about changing of attitudes of the people, including police and politicians, as the consequences affect postal services, banking and financial services, schools and local businesses."He said Hela is a new province with vast development opportunities but if people do not change, then all other provinces will steam ahead and Hela will be left behind.Governor Agiru said the call-out by defence force and police should remain over the next couple of years as there are multi-million-kina investments already in place and many more coming up over the years.He also urges the Highlands regional police commander Teddy Tei to conduct a full investigation into the whole incident and bring in those responsible to be dealt with according to law."The provincial government will not tolerate people who vandalise state assets and in drunk behaviour cause problems. They must be brought to justice, whether they are politicians, policemen or the youths."